Dr. Joshua T. Wewel, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Joshua T. Wewel

Neurosurgeon

1700 W. Van Buren St. 5th floor Chicago IL, 60612
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Dr. Joshua Wewel practices Neurological Surgery in Chicago, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Wewel prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

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Dr. Joshua T. Wewel's Practice location

Rush University Medical Center

1700 W. Van Buren St. 5th floor -
Chicago, IL 60612
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2001 Peachtree Rd NE STE 575 -
Atlanta, GA 30309
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